Ariadne hums happily to herself as she puts the finishing touches on the snack table. A tempting array of edibles - veggies, fruit, hummus, flat bread, organic corn chips and dip - is lined up for consumption, along with an array of beverages.

The tablecloth has been decorated with a repeating design of vividly-colored autumn foliage by Aya; the paper plates, cups and napkins have a similar design. Soft music plays on the stereo, and there is a selection of DVDs arranged on one of the bookcases near the entertainment center.

Another table has been set up with the products of the last month's labor - soaps, hand cream and skin lotion in a variety of herbal formulas and scents. **It took me forever, but it'll be worth it - I hope they like it.**

She makes one last check, then sets the CD to shuffle and waits happily for the rest of the guests to arrive. **This is going to be so much fun!**

Re: New Arrivals

"Indeed," Kalira responds with a smile. She chuckles. "Of course, she is a romantic. Shun told me she married Sensei - her husband - for love, even though her family didn't approve." Her smile gets a bit wider. "So I guess she wants to nurture love wherever she finds it."

Re: New Arrivals

Anathema is suddenly thankful for her darker skin tone- it prevents her blush from being too obvious.

"Sounds like a good philosophy to me. Though... I've spent so much time nurturing love in other people's relationships, I seem to have forgotten to nurture it in my own. Ever since my chrysalis I've been... distancing myself, trying ot figure out who I am."

Re: New Arrivals

Kalira nods. "I know what you mean about trying to find out who you are. I'm still trying to get my head wrapped around this whole 'two worlds' thing." She gives Anathema a smile. "Maybe we can help each other."

**I like her. She's nice, and she knows about the fae, and I can talk to her. Three for three. I think she's definitely a keeper.**